Artisan Partners Asset ManagementAPAM +2.10%80 Operating Margin % is 31.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 35.06. GuruFocus rates APAM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Asset Management companies, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks better than 62.8% on this metric.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Operating Margin % Related Terms
Artisan Partners Asset Management Operating Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
APAM vs NVG, AAMI, GDV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Artisan Partners Asset Management's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Artisan Partners Asset Management's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artisan Partners Asset Management's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) has a Operating Margin % of 31.09% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Artisan Partners Asset Management and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 35.06. Over the past decade, Artisan Partners Asset Management's Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.13 to 44.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #244 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management's Operating Margin % too high?
Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Operating Margin % of 31.09% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 35.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.13 to a high of 44.04. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 31.09% is 82.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #244 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Artisan Partners Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artisan Partners Asset Management's Operating Margin % compare to NVG and AAMI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #244 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Artisan Partners Asset Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 31.09% is 82.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Artisan Partners Asset Management's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.13 to 44.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.06 vs. the industry median of 17.00, Artisan Partners Asset Management has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.00, based on 656 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Operating Margin % of 31.09% is 82.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Artisan Partners Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Operating Margin % is 31.09%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 35.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.32, compared to a current price of $35.57 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 31.09%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 35.06 and 82.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 17.00. Artisan Partners Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM), the current Operating Margin % is 31.09% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.57 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.32.
GuruFocus considers Artisan Partners Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for APAM:
Operating Margin %: 31.09% (11% below median its 10-year median of 35.06)
GF Value™: $47.32 vs. price of $35.57 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.9% above the Asset Management median (#244 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Business Description
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc is a investment management firm providing a range of investment strategies to a diverse group of clients around the world. Each of the company's strategies is managed by one of its several investment teams. Investment management services are offered to institutions through separate accounts and mutual funds. Artisan's investment offerings include several long-only, equity investment strategies across a multitude of market capitalization segments and investing styles in both the United States and international markets. The company operates as one segment in the investment management business. The company generates maximum portion of its revenues from clients domiciled in countries outside the United States.
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